The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-18


series Of meetings Therefore be il Resofred
) Ist. That we hail with pleasure, t,ereport
el progress of the Sunday school work in sh
! county during the last year, and we recogniz
IN the yarious reports read before the cuil
vcntioH ii larger attendance Of scholars,
greater uniformity in the use of church lit
erasuEe increased interest IN missioDar,
work, and more liberal contributions 10 il
funds
I'd That we as a Convention express ou
vogue in certain sections, Of closing III,
school. or permitting il to die out during
part of the year.
3d. That we urge upon Sunday School Of
ficiais their duty in presenting the cause o.
missions to the scholars, and to teach them
by example and by preeept their part and
privilege in contributing to the mission fund
and we again recommend that at least one
Sunday in each month be set apart for spec
ial missionary contribution.
4th. That we heartily indorse the practical
feature inaugurated at this convention in the
way of a 'sClass drill, /" as one Of benefit and
interest, apd recommend similar exercises
at future sessions.
5th. That we recommended closer union
and more hearty corporation fthe Sunday
school and the church as mutual helps in the
Masters cause, and iu this relation we deem
it the duty of the Church to sustain the sun
day school, not only by taking an active
part and a lively interest in its work, but by
cept such help from the school
9th. That we continue TO urge upon all
! Lutheran Sunday Schools within the bounds
! of this Association, the propriety of using
none other than the literature of the church,
except such as may be supplementary to the
same
7th- That We hereby express our sense of
gratitude 10 Bros. j W. Poffinberger, of
Leechburgh, and w w Criley of Altoona.
for their presence and kindly assistance dur
ing the Convention.
sth. That we appreciate the efforts of the
Meyersdale Commercial aud Somerset Times
TO secure for publication full report of the
proceedings of this Convention
9th That the thanks Of The Convention are
due and are hereby rendered To- the good peo-
pie of stoystown aud vicinity for the gener-
Gus entertainment provided during our stay
among them. and for the interest manifested
during the meetings, while we hope the
work done in their midst may repay them in
part AT least, by creating renewed interest,
and greater zeal in the Sunday-school cause
J. NJ. BERKEY L. " FLICK,
JNo IL. ZrNN, Miss JENNIE THOMPSON,
Miss AGGiE suFALL,
Committee
The report was adopted as whole, omit
ting the last resolution upon which there was
a unanimous rising vote.
A few remarks were made by Rev. Sell, af-
ter which Chairman Ruppel spoke briefly on
pronunciation in music.
A collection was lifted amounting to 81 .25.
The schools were then called upon and the
usual subscription of one dollar was taken.
Thirty-five Schools responded Twenty
eight dollars were collected and paid TO the
Treasurer.
The long meter doxology was sung After
benedietion by Rev. J. F. shearer, the Con-
vention adjourned to meet May II, 8 a. M
Thursday Morning Session
The Convention met at s IA. M Exercises
were opened by singing No. I6S, "More Love
to Thee" followed by prayer by Rev. o. F.
Harshman. Music, No. li9. II need Thee
every Hour" The minutes of previous
meeting were read and approved
Queries Should a minister of the Gospel
take members in church before catechising
them? Rev. Pofienberger in discussing it
said; They may be taken in when sincere,
the catechization to follow.
What would you consider an ordinary con-
tribution for scholar Discussed by Rev.
Sell. The amount not limited, anywhere
from penny upward.
On motion of Rev Sell, Rev. Trecise, ofthe
NJ. +. Church, and Rev. Cover. of the Pro-
gressive church were elected advisory mem
bers Of the Convention.
Chairman Ruppel appointed Rev. NJ. L.
Young, Rev. J. III. Zinn, Rev l. n Fieck,
Oliver Knepper, and Cyrus b. Moore as Ex-
ecutive Committee.
The Convention next proceeded to discuss
the manner in which the monthly collec-
tons for missionary purposes be appropri-
ated. twas discussed by Chairman Ruppel,
Rev. W. W. Criley, Rev. Stouffer, Rev Cru
yer, Rev. Shearer Rev Zinn, Rey Poflinber-
ger. Prof J. NJ. Berkey, and Rev Young
Rev. Seiber, chairman of the committee on
reports, submitted the following: